The EARP (Essential Assessment and Record of Progress for the Essential Eight Skills and Problem Behavior) is a 26-page manual that focuses on the eight critical skills that all learners will need as adults, covering must-have indications of interest, requests, and related listener responses; following directions related to health and safety; daily living skills related to health and safety; and tolerating skills related to health and safety. It is designed to accompany the Essential for Living: Professional Practitioner's Handbook.

Users who are interested in the complete program would need to purchase the ARP Manual (The Assessment and Record of Progress Manual) for the full skills assessment and record of progress, covering thousands of skills.

One manual is required for each student.